It has been discovered that Toyota RAIZE HEV vehicles (in Malaysia will be Perodua Altiva) supplied by Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) on an OEM basis have been improperly certified in the UN-R135 test, in which a pole resembling a utility pole or similar object is impacted against the side of the vehicle. As a result, the sale of Toyota RAIZE HEV vehicles has been suspended as of today, the group said in a statement sent to the media.
The suspension will take effect from May 19 for all Toyota Raize to OEM makers with 56,111 from November 2021.
The group said it sincerely apologises for any inconvenience and concern this may cause to all relevant parties, including customers who are currently using the said vehicle and dealers.
According to Daihatsu, this matter was discovered during an internal inspection of Daihatsu’s certification operations in response to Daihatsu’s announcement on April 28, 2023, that it had committed wrongdoing in conducting side impact collision tests of vehicles destined for overseas markets.
Toyota Group said it had gathered all top management to renew their understanding of the company’s commitment to manufacturing with integrity and has begun a company-wide reexamination and thorough review of the governance system until now.
The world’s largest car maker said it will work with Daihatsu to carefully address this matter while listening to the voices of those on the front lines.
